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‘This is the hill we’ve chosen to die on’: 2,500 residents fight Reform-led council's housing plans threatening Northampton woodland
‘This is the hill we’ve chosen to die on’: 2,500 residents fight West Northants Council's housing plans threatening Northampton woodland
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Popular Northampton pub temporarily closes while it undergoes major refurbishment costing nearly half a million – here’s when it reopens
A popular Northampton pub has temporarily closed while it undergoes a major refurbishment costing more than £400,000 – here’s when it reopens.
Plans for next 295 homes on huge housing estate on the edge of Northampton recommended for approval
Plans for the next 295 homes on a huge housing estate on the edge of Northampton have been recommended for approval.
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Planned Northampton sports hall set to 'change lives for decades' takes step forward as council approves £700,000 of section 106 funding
A proposed indoor sports facility in Northampton has taken a major step forward as the council has approved £700,000 of section 106 funding.
Cafe and brunch business now open in former Caffe Nero site in prime Northampton town centre spot
A family-run cafe and brunch business is now open in the former Caffe Nero building in a prime Northampton town centre spot.
IN PICTURES: Take a look at the sweet treat sheds now open across Northampton off the back of viral trend
Take a look at the sweet treat sheds now open across Northampton, launched off the back of their popularity up and down the country due to virality on social media.
Last‑gasp Hillier penalty sends Northampton School for Boys into Continental Tyres final
Northampton School for Boys coach Alex Regan hailed his side’s never‑say‑die attitude after they edged Warwick School 25‑24 to reach the Continental Tyres Schools U15 Cup final.
30mph zone proposed on road between Upper Harlestone and New Duston
West Northamptonshire Council has published proposals to extend the 30mph speed limit on Port Road between Upper Harlestone and New Duston, and is inviting residents to comment.
Bid to turn Northampton home into six-person HMO sparks consultation
A planning application to convert a Northampton family home into a six‑person house in multiple occupation (HMO) is the headline item in the latest round of West Northamptonshire Council planning notices.
We Mean Business: Demand continues to grow following first six months for this Northamptonshire business facing ‘nightmare’ costs
The demand continues to grow for this new Northamptonshire independent following its first six months in business, as the owner shares her concern over “nightmare” costs.
Floral and football tributes to murdered security guard Gary Stanley one week on from centre:mk stabbing
Tributes have continued to murdered security guard Gary Stanley, one week on from his fatal stabbing while on duty at centre:mk.
Police called to two-vehicle crash on busy junction in Northampton as Nissan Qashqai flips on its roof
Police were called to a two-vehicle crash on a busy junction in Northampton which saw a Nissan Qashqai flip on its roof.
ANPR helped officers arrest 513 people in 2025 as more than 2,000 vehicles stopped in Northamptonshire
Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) helped police officers arrest 513 people in 2025, as more than 2,000 vehicles were stopped across Northamptonshire.
£20,000 reward offered to anyone with information that helps secure conviction in Northampton skate park murder investigation
A £20,000 reward has been offered to anyone with information, which helps secure a conviction in the Northampton skate park murder investigation.
Mobility scooter rider falls off into oncoming traffic and dog escapes lead trying to navigate dumped Voi scooters in Duston
The rider of a mobility scooter who fell into the road trying to swerve around two dumped Voi scooters has apologised to drivers in Duston who were caught up in the chaos.
Man indecently exposed himself to female driver on main road in Northampton
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man indecently exposed himself to a female driver on a main road in Northampton.
How Lyra the labrador turned a Northampton wheelchair user's world around - from homebound to Crufts spotlight
A Northampton wheelchair user revealed her special labrador has transformed her life after showing her off at Crufts.
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Heritage Healthcare comes to Northampton offering personalised home care beyond daily assistance
Home care is not just about assistance with daily tasks, that’s why Heritage Healthcare offers more than traditional personal care.
Fire engine named after pioneer Northamptonshire female firefighter to mark International Women’s Day
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has named its cadet fire engine after their first female on-call firefighter to mark International Women’s Day.
New documents reveal how much WNC was going to charge popular coffee shop in Northampton before it closed its doors for good
New documents have revealed how much the council was going to charge a popular coffee shop in Northampton before it closed its doors for good – with the owner citing the “50 percent increase” as the reason for closure.